Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Charlene Cosmetics engages in business activities such as planning, development, and e-commerce of cosmetics and beauty equipment while endeavoring to earn the trust and secure handling of personal information of our customers while providing optimal services.
We recognize that the proper use and management of customer's personal information is an important responsibility, and in order to handle all personal information more strictly, any personal information of an individual will be protected under the standard behavior of all of our employees. We will establish an information protection policy and ensure thorough compliance.


Enactment Date:September 19th 2013
Latest Revision Date:March 1st 2018
CHARLENE COSMETICS Co.,Ltd.
CEO Kazuaki Enomoto

1. Charlene Cosmetics strictly observes the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and relevant laws, guidelines established by the government and other regulations.
2. When Charlene Cosmetics obtain personal data from customers on each products and services, we clearly indicate in advance the purpose for which the personal data is intended to be used. Charlene Cosmetics uses the information within the scope of the stated purpose of use.
3. When outsourcing all or part of the handling of personal information acquired by the measures in the preceding statement, Charlene Cosmetics will select a person who satisfies a sufficient protection level and take appropriate measures by contract.
4.Charlene Cosmetics strives to prevent unauthorized access to personal data or the leakage, loss, or damage of personal data and takes action on information security management.
5.Charlene Cosmetics will respond without delay to requests, complaints and consultations from the concerned individual regarding disclosure, correction, deletion, suspension of use, etc. of such personal information.
6.We will continuously review and improve the personal information protection management system.

【Contact Information Regarding Personal Information & Privacy Policy】
CHARLENE COSMETICS Co.,Ltd.
Method(s) of Contact Regarding Personal Information
Address: 1-10-10 Sakura-shimmachi Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0015
E-MAIL: info@charlenecosmetics.com


I. Handling of Personal Information
1.Name of Business
CHARLENE COSMETICS Co.,Ltd.

2.Administrator's (or representative) name or job title, affiliation and contact information
Administrator:Personal Information Protection Manager Hideyuki Miyamoto
Department:CHARLENE COSMETICS Co.,Ltd. Management                          E-MAIL: info@charlenecosmetics.com

3.Purpose of Personal Information
1.When obtaining personal information directly from the person himself/herself, it will be written on the website (including websites, e-mails, etc.; hereinafter referred to as "written document"). In addition, personal data is retained for these purposes.
Customer Information:For e-commerce sales and delivery, after-sales service, and promotion and release of new products and services 
Shareholder Information:For releasing information, delivery, and contact
Business Partner(s) Information:For business negotiations and communications, orders, and invoice management
Employee Information: For employee/labor, business, health, and security management
Recruitment/Application Information: For recruitment purposes
Inquiry Information:To respond to inquiries

2. Purpose of use when directly obtaining personal information from an individual other than written documents
Customer Information:
For e-commerce sales and delivery, after-sales service, and promotion and release of new products and services
Partner Companies Information:
For personnel information of partner companies
Recruitment Application Information:
Hiring applicants from Hello Work, Rikunabi, My Navi, etc. 

4.Third Party Provisions of Personal Information(When third party provision is present)
We may provide the acquired personal information to a third party in the following manner to the extent necessary for business purposes.
(1)Purpose of Third Party Provision
For the promotion and release of new products and services 
(2)Necessary contents of personal Information
Name, Address, Registration Number, email address
(3)Method of Provision
The information is stored by saving the password on the hardware device and then sent by a courier.
(4)Organization attributes of the recipient
Web advertising companies within in our group companies
(5)Contract regarding the handling of personal information
The non-disclosure agreement requires the supplier to properly protect personal information.
(When third party provision is not present)
We will not provide your personal information to a third party except in the following cases.
1.There is consent from the individual.
2. It is required by law.
3.When it is necessary to protect human life, body or property, and it is difficult to obtain the consent from the individual.
4.When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent from the inidividual.
5.When it is necessary for a national institution or local public entity or individuals entrusted to carry out laws and regulations, and with the consent of the individual whom is concerned when there is a risk of hindrance.
6. To outsource all or part of the handling of personal information in order to use properly and efficiently in order to carry out business smoothly.

5.Outsourcing of Handling Personal Information
In terms of business operations, we outsource some of our work to provide better services to our customers. In this case, we select an outsourcer who is deemed to handle personal information appropriately, determine the matters necessary to prevent leakage of customer's personal information through proper management and confidentiality of personal information in contracts, etc.

6.Request for Disclosure of Personal Information
Regarding disclosure of your personal information(notifications, disclosure, correction/addition/deletion of information, suspension or deletion of use, suspension of provision to third parties), you may contact us in regards to your preferences and requests. In that case, we will confirm your identity and respond within a reasonable period. For more information about requests for disclosure, please contact the “Consultation Window Regarding Personal Information" listed below.

7.About Voluntary Provision of Personal Information
Providing your personal information is voluntary. However, if you do not provide the necessary contents, we may not provide our services in the optimal and appropriate way.

8.Obtaining Personal Information Through Unrecognizable Methods
Cookies are for your convenience when you visit our site again, and it prevents from violating your privacy. It has no adverse effect on the computer.
In addition, we use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) data encryption system for all areas where you enter personal information. In addition, we are taking measures such as installing a firewall to protect your information. However, it does not guarantee complete security due to the nature of the internet. Please keep this in mind.

9.Authorized Personal Information Protection Organizations
We do not have a certified personal information protection organization.

【Contact Information Regarding Personal Information & Privacy Policy】
1-10-10 Sakura-shimmachi Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 154-0015
CHARLENE COSMETICS Co.,Ltd. Management Dpt. Personal Information Inquiry Team
E-MAIL: info@charlenecosmetics.com


II.Requesting Retained Personal Information
Regarding retained personal information, notifications, disclosure, correction/addition/deletion of information, suspension or deletion of use, suspension of provision to third parties (hereinafter referred to as "Requests for Disclosure"), we will respond by the following procedure prescribed by the company.
1.Request for Disclosure
For requesting disclosure, please contact the "Consultation Window Regarding Personal Information by mailing the required documents and fees specified by the company.

2.Documents Required for "Request for Disclosure"
To issue a "Request for Disclosure", please fill in all the prescribed items on the invoice and mail it. Regarding the invoice format, we will send you an designated format by mail. To verify your identity, you will need to enclose a copy of your identity verification documents such as your driver's license and passport.
1.Our Invoice FormatRequest for Disclosure of Retained Personal Information

3.Request for Disclosure by a Proxy
If the individual who issues the “Request for Disclosure” is a proxy, in addition to the documents in (2), one of the documents must be proving that he/she is the proxy. Please also enclose 1 copy of the documents that prove your identity.
1.Documents certifying that you are his/her proxy
If the proxy is delegated by the person to request disclosure etc.
1.Letter of Attorney (Original copy)

<When the proxy is an agent under a minor>
1.Family Registry
2.Residence Form (relationships with others listed)
3.Other official legal documents that can confirm the proxy

<When the proxy is a legally authorized adult>
1.Certificate of registry for guardianship
2.Other official documents that can confirm legal representation rights

2.Copy of the Document(s) Confirming the Proxy
1. Driver’s License
2. Passport
3. My Number Card (front side)
4. Health Insurance Card
5. Residence Card
6. Basic Residence Register Card
※Please note that the permanent information is limited to the prefecture, and the information after that should be hidden.


4. "Request for Disclosure" Fee and its Collection Method
If there is a notification to request for disclosure, the following amount (including reply fee from us) will be charged for each request. Please enclose the fixed amount of postal money order when you mail the billing documents. Handling fee is free of charge.
Handling fee is free of charge.

5. How to Respond to “Request for Disclosure”
As a general rule, we will reply in writing (postal mail) to the address of the individual listed on the invoice.
In the following cases, we may not be able to respond to the "Request for Disclosure" In that case, we will inform you that and the reason(s). In addition, please note that a fee will be charged for non-disclosure.
1.If the identity of the person or proxy cannot be verified
2.If the prescribed application documents are incomplete
3.When the “Request for Disclosure” does not fall under the “Personal Information Subject to Disclosure”
4.When there is a risk of harming the life, body, property or other rights and interests of the person or a third party by notifying and publicizing the information.
5.When there is a risk of damaging our company’s rights or legitimate interests by notifying or publicizing the information.
6.In cases where it is necessary for a national institution or local government to cooperate in carrying out the affairs stipulated by law, notifying the person or announcing the purpose will hinder the results and is associated with high risk.

※Personal information subject to disclosure constitutes a collection of systematically constructed information in which disclosure, correction, addition or deletion of contents, suspension of use, deletion, etc. is requested from the individual. We have the authority to respond to all requests for suspension of provision to third parties. However, if any of the following a) to d) applies, it does not correspond to personal information subject to disclosure.
a. If the existence or non-existence of the personal information becomes clear that the life, body or property of the person or a third party may be harmed.
b.There is a risk of promoting or provoking illegal or unlawful activity through the existence of the personal information.
c.If the existence of personal information affects national security, the relationship of trust with other countries or international organizations, or there may be a disadvantage in negotiations with other countries or international organizations.
d.If the existence or non-existence of such personal information becomes clear that there is a risk of preventing, suppressing or investigating crimes and other public safety measures.